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Companies hiring EAs for "culture fit" just want someone who won't blink an eye when they're being exploited. #facts

Here's what my 💩 mierda meter hears when they say "culture fit":

You're in an interview. Everything seems fine. The responsibilities are responsibility-ing. The exec is exec-ing and seems nice enough.

Then they say, "We really pride ourselves on our culture here. It's important that new hires are a good culture fit. Would you say you're a team player? Are you flexible? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments?"

These aren't trick questions—except they kind of are.

Because "team player" often means "won't complain when we violate your boundaries."

"Flexible" often means "will accept constantly changing priorities and last-minute demands without pushing back."

"Fast-paced" often means "chaotic and understaffed."

They're not assessing your skills.

They're assessing your willingness to tolerate dysfunction.

And you're someone who genuinely IS a team player.

You ARE flexible.

You CAN thrive in fast-paced environments.

So you answer honestly. "Yes, absolutely!"

Three months in, you're drowning. The "fast-paced environment" is actually just poor planning.

The "flexibility" they wanted is you working nights and weekends. The "team player" expectation means you can't say no to anything.

But you keep trying to make it work because you said can handle this. You've handled worse. You don't want to be the problem.

Or worst... NOT A CULTURE FIT (*chills*)

You're not the problem. The culture is the problem.

And you need someone to help you see that—ideally BEFORE you accept the offer, but even if you're already there, it's not too late to course-correct.

Book an EA Power Hour (just $200 with founder pricing, 20% off).

In 60 minutes, we'll:

• Evaluate whether your current culture is actually toxic or just challenging
• Identify which "culture fit" questions are red flags vs. legitimate
• Create a game plan: stay and set boundaries, OR start looking with a better filter
• Draft your responses to "culture fit" questions that protect you while staying hireable

If you're currently in a toxic "culture fit" situation, this one hour gives you a strategic exit plan.

If you're interviewing, this one hour helps you dodge the bullet.

Reply "POWER HOUR" and let's get you out of (or away from) dysfunction.

You don't have to fit into a broken culture. You deserve a company that fits YOU.

Christina Torres​
​Chief Creative Officer
​Run & Tell That - Copy. Content. Culture.
​w: www.runandtellthat.co e: christina@runandtellthat.co​